Real Madrid deny interest in Arsenal midfield star after fresh transfer links – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid may have already made six signings this summer, but it looks like they could look at a couple more positions in the coming weeks.

Los Blancos are said to be eyeing a new midfielder and a central defender, but further signings will strictly be dependent on sales.

Real Madrid have spent significantly in the market, and Jose Mourinho has an overcrowded squad situation that he is working with.

In recent days, one midfield target whose name has returned to the table is Arsenal midfield star Martin Zubimendi.

However, according to MARCA, Los Blancos have denied that the Spaniard is a target in the final weeks of the transfer window.

Real Madrid are no strangers to Zubimendi links

Zubimendi has been mentioned as a possible solution for Real Madrid’s midfield after the club missed out on Rodri.

Not in Real Madrid’s plans. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The 27-year-old is admired for his ability to control possession, dictate tempo and play as a deep midfielder, but Madrid do not appear prepared to explore a deal.

This is pretty much in line with what has been said all summer, with Zubimendi being discussed as an option but nothing more.

Arsenal would have little reason to make Zubimendi available cheaply after investing heavily to sign him, meaning any attempt to bring him to the Santiago Bernabeu would require a significant financial commitment.

It has also been just a season since he moved to north London, where Bruno Guimaraes’ arrival could take some game time away from him.

Real Madrid have also been careful about adding another midfielder simply for the sake of filling a perceived gap.

No plans to sign a new midfielder for now. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

Mourinho already has Fede Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Guler among his options, while Thiago Pitarch is also expected to remain close to the first team.

Zubimendi likely to stay at Arsenal

Arsenal have just won the Premier League and reached the final of the Champions League, and it would be a huge surprise to see Zubimendi leave after just one season.

The Spaniard had an excellent start last season but struggled towards the end. Regardless, he continues to be an important option for Mikel Arteta.

For Real Madrid to consider a move for Zubimendi, it has to be a deal too good to turn down and, unfortunately, that is not the case with Arsenal.

Los Blancos may be focused on bringing in a new midfielder in the coming weeks, but it seems unlikely that it will be the Gunners man.

It remains to be seen how the Spanish giants navigate these tricky last few weeks in the transfer window and whether they turn to other options.